tration as the marriage was

said, "Sofia, I suggest you come with me today and meet m

from his forehead, silently

was no turning back. Staying at home wouldn'

fia's position in this household, who kne

Mr. Beckett's car drove away. The moment Ana stepped back inside, she launched into an argument with her h

eckett, out of consideration for Sofia, wouldn't cause him trouble. "Stop a

your daughter's happ

he picture, I can find Ruby someone better. If we ange

't care! Rome is the best! Yo

heavy sigh as Ruby ra

r friends about marrying Rome

-

watching her family home grow dista

she suddenly remembered a

led, "You can c

Grandpa, does Rome ag

turned to his assistant, "Drive to the

t immediately called the

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e floor in irritation, "That boy hasn'

ofia straight to

umped up in alarm, read

nce." Mr. Beckett

nued signing documents without

kett's expression sou

she decided to spe

. He looked up, stunned for a moment. Before him stood a

n, Rome seemed even more composed

ore both looked away, though a stran

react to a woman this way. His anger dissipated a

e down with me right now, unless you'v

ing his greatest wish was to see Rome settled down, Rome private

iage was just another task to check off the list, better to get

a few instructions to his secretary,

e was shorter than she thought, especi

er Mr. Beckett's arrang

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nd ring on her finger, real

or temporary. Your husband will buy a new and finer one f

of "husband," h

She admired the classic d

u another." Mr. Beckett gave

ilence implied he wasn't oppo

onded bri

the apartment in the city central is ready in these

weetly, "Thank

She had forgotten one thing-living under Grandpa's

Rome, arms crossed, leaned against the doorwa

ed past her and headed

d been dimmed. Wearing only a bathrobe, she returned to the walk-

w outfits. She picked up a satin n

deep burgundy nightdress that hugged her curves, the hem only reaching halfway down her thighs

t eyes held no awaren

ake conversation-it felt odd to stay str

spoke first in a hoarse voice, "No need

ed and quietly shu

t think much of it

e showering. "The bed is big enough. W